His name will be (A Christmas series at The Lakes Church)

Names and labels often define us in ways that we don’t even realise. Long before Jesus was born and lay in a manger, there was a promise about who he would be. A prophet named Isaiah said, “His name will be, ‘Wonderful counsellor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” When he was actually born he got the name Jesus, but he lived up to his full title in the years to come. This Christmas we’ll look at each part of this promise, and how Jesus can be those things for us today.

No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us. Our church community is here to love people and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with Jesus. Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

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God’s church grows into maturity when we are united in truth, grounded in love, and each doing our part. Unity in essentials, freedom in non-essentials, and love in all things is what keeps our community strong. This week we will commit ourselves to God’s building project through serving, encouraging, forgiving, and loving. Every person has a part to play, and there are many more people God wants to reach through us. What gift has God given you and how will you use it to build others up?

You can find our Core beliefs here.

Unless the Lord builds

What makes a church strong? Not our own plans or programs, but God himself. Jesus said, “I will build my church”, and in the Psalms we read, “Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted.” In this series we’ll revisit the core beliefs that unite us as followers of Jesus. These truths are the foundation and framework of the church and they shape how we live, love, and serve together. Whether you are a life-long believer or just exploring faith, this series is an invitation to discover how your life can be part of what God is building.

No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us. Our church community is here to love people and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with Jesus. Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

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We are all sinners saved by grace, forgiven through Jesus’ death and resurrection. The church is not a club that we join, it is a people saved to belong to God. Communion and baptism remind us of who we are and whose we are. This week we will reflect deeply in communion and remember our baptism, or consider baptism for the first time. If you have been searching for a place to belong, God’s invitation is open to you.

You can find our Core beliefs here.

Unless the Lord builds

What makes a church strong? Not our own plans or programs, but God himself. Jesus said, “I will build my church”, and in the Psalms we read, “Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted.” In this series we’ll revisit the core beliefs that unite us as followers of Jesus. These truths are the foundation and framework of the church and they shape how we live, love, and serve together. Whether you are a life-long believer or just exploring faith, this series is an invitation to discover how your life can be part of what God is building.

No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us. Our church community is here to love people and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with Jesus. Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

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God shapes his people through his Word and his Spirit. The Bible equips us with truth and the Spirit empowers us with gifts to build the church. We are not left to guess what God wants because he speaks and guides. This week is about opening ourselves more to God’s Word and to God’s Spirit, whether we are learning for the first time or deepening our walk with him.

You can find our Core beliefs here.

Unless the Lord builds

What makes a church strong? Not our own plans or programs, but God himself. Jesus said, “I will build my church”, and in the Psalms we read, “Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted.” In this series we’ll revisit the core beliefs that unite us as followers of Jesus. These truths are the foundation and framework of the church and they shape how we live, love, and serve together. Whether you are a life-long believer or just exploring faith, this series is an invitation to discover how your life can be part of what God is building.

No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us. Our church community is here to love people and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with Jesus. Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

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Every building needs a cornerstone that sets direction and holds everything together. Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, is the cornerstone of our faith. Without him, the whole building falls apart. This week we will ask, ‘What parts of my life are built on other foundations like success, money, comfort, or control, and how can I shift my weight onto Christ?’ If you are exploring faith, this is the invitation to start building your life on him.

You can find our Core beliefs here.

Unless the Lord builds

What makes a church strong? Not our own plans or programs, but God himself. Jesus said, “I will build my church”, and in the Psalms we read, “Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted.” In this series we’ll revisit the core beliefs that unite us as followers of Jesus. These truths are the foundation and framework of the church and they shape how we live, love, and serve together. Whether you are a life-long believer or just exploring faith, this series is an invitation to discover how your life can be part of what God is building.

No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us. Our church community is here to love people and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with Jesus. Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

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God has always existed as Father, Son, and Spirit. He is holy and loving, creating and sustaining all things. More than that, he has chosen to adopt us as his children. The church is not our idea, it is God’s family. We can live as people who belong in God’s family instead of living as outsiders or strangers. This week is an opportunity to find your place in the family God is building.

You can find our Core beliefs here.

Unless the Lord builds

What makes a church strong? Not our own plans or programs, but God himself. Jesus said, “I will build my church”, and in the Psalms we read, “Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted.” In this series we’ll revisit the core beliefs that unite us as followers of Jesus. These truths are the foundation and framework of the church and they shape how we live, love, and serve together. Whether you are a life-long believer or just exploring faith, this series is an invitation to discover how your life can be part of what God is building.

No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us. Our church community is here to love people and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with Jesus. Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

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No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us. Our church community is here to love people and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with Jesus. Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

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No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us. Our church community is here to love people and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with Jesus. Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

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Christ has already triumphed over Satan at the cross, and one day the battle will be over forever. We fight from victory, not for victory. We will anchor the series in hope. Jesus wins. The enemy is defeated. We are called to endure and overcome as victorious children of God. One day, the war will end and we will reign with him forever.

Our world is caught in a battle that cannot be seen with human eyes. The Bible show us the reality of spiritual warfare, the strategies of our enemy, the victory of Christ, and the weapons God gives us to stand strong. In this series we’ll learn how to resist the devil, overcome fear, guard our minds, and walk in the authority and victory of Jesus.

You can get the group discussion guide here: https://thelakes.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Spiritual-Warfare-discussion-guide-2025.pdf

No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us. Our church community is here to love people and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with Jesus. Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

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God has given us armour to stand firm and weapons to advance against darkness. We’ll highlight spiritual weapons like fasting, authority and forgiveness.

Our world is caught in a battle that cannot be seen with human eyes. The Bible show us the reality of spiritual warfare, the strategies of our enemy, the victory of Christ, and the weapons God gives us to stand strong. In this series we’ll learn how to resist the devil, overcome fear, guard our minds, and walk in the authority and victory of Jesus.

You can get the group discussion guide here: https://thelakes.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Spiritual-Warfare-discussion-guide-2025.pdf

No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us.

Our church community is here to love people and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with Jesus.

Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

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